Definition of Alexander's Foot in English:

Alexander's Foot

(also Alexander's foot)

noun ˌalɪɡˈzɑːndəz ˌfʊtˌalɪɡˈzandəz ˌfʊt

rare, historical

The pellitory of Spain, Anacyclus pyrethrum, which was supposed to have a root shaped like a foot.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Gerard (c1545–1612), herbalist. From the genitive of Alexander + foot, after Middle French pied d'Alexandre; so called because it was supposed to have a root shaped like a foot, although the reason for the allusion to Alexander (presumably Alexander the Great) is unclear.

Definition of Alexander's Foot in US English:

Alexander's Foot

(also Alexander's foot)

noun

rare, historical

The pellitory of Spain, Anacyclus pyrethrum, which was supposed to have a root shaped like a foot.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Gerard (c1545–1612), herbalist. From the genitive of Alexander + foot, after Middle French pied d'Alexandre; so called because it was supposed to have a root shaped like a foot, although the reason for the allusion to Alexander (presumably Alexander the Great) is unclear.

词汇	Alexander's Foot
释义	Definition of Alexander's Foot in English: Alexander's Foot (also Alexander's foot) noun ˌalɪɡˈzɑːndəz ˌfʊtˌalɪɡˈzandəz ˌfʊt rare, historical The pellitory of Spain, Anacyclus pyrethrum, which was supposed to have a root shaped like a foot. Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Gerard (c1545–1612), herbalist. From the genitive of Alexander + foot, after Middle French pied d'Alexandre; so called because it was supposed to have a root shaped like a foot, although the reason for the allusion to Alexander (presumably Alexander the Great) is unclear. Definition of Alexander's Foot in US English: Alexander's Foot (also Alexander's foot) noun rare, historical The pellitory of Spain, Anacyclus pyrethrum, which was supposed to have a root shaped like a foot. Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Gerard (c1545–1612), herbalist. From the genitive of Alexander + foot, after Middle French pied d'Alexandre; so called because it was supposed to have a root shaped like a foot, although the reason for the allusion to Alexander (presumably Alexander the Great) is unclear.
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